sardius

sardius
/sahr"dee euhs/, n.
1. sard.
2. the precious stone, thought to have been a ruby, in the breastplate of the Jewish high priest. Ex. 28:17.
[1350-1400; ME < L < Gk sárdios (stone) of SARDIS]

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  • sardius — [ sα:dɪəs] noun a red precious stone mentioned in the Bible (e.g. Exod. 28:17) and in classical writings, probably ruby or carnelian. Origin ME: via late L. from Gk sardios …   English new terms dictionary

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